COLORADO FOCUS: Blogs, Alternative Energy, Veterans for Peace, Groups and Events

We had some great results in Colorado this week. Betsy Markey defeated Bush Republican Musgrove. Udall won the Senate. That was a BIG win. Looking at the other candidates I endorsed, about half of them won. Here is the rundown:

Senator Suzanne Williams
Candidate for Colorado State Senate, District 28
Enrolled Member of Comanche Nation

Senator Suzanne Williams WON re-election!

Joe Neguse
Candidate for University of Colorado Regent - District 2 (Open Seat)

Joe Neguse WON!

AJ Clemmons
Candidate for University of Colorado Regent - District 6 (Open Seat)

Clemmons lost.

Dan Gibbs
Candidate for State Senate - District 16 (Incumbent)
Eagle, Summit & Lake counties

Dan Gibbs WON!

Evie Hudak
Candidate for State Senate - District 19 (Open Seat)
Arvada, Westminster

Evie Hudak WON!

Joe Whitcomb
Candidate for State Senate - District 23 (Challenger)
Broomfield, Frederick, Firestone

Joe Whitcomb lost.

Joe Miklosi
Candidate for State Representative - District 9 (Open Seat)
Southeast Denver

Joe Miklosi WON!

Dennis Apuan
Candidate for State Representative - District 17 (Open Seat)
Western El Paso County

Dennis Apuan WON!

Dianne Primavera
Candidate for State Representative - District 33 (Incumbent)
Broomfield, Louisville, Erie, Superior, Westminster

Dianne Primavera WON!

Su Ryden
Candidate for State Representative - District 36 (Open Seat)
Araphoe County

Su Ryden WON!

Diana Holland
Candidate for State Representative - District 37 (Challenger)
Littleton, Englewood

Diana Holland lost.

Mollie Cullom
Candidate for State Representative - District 39 (Challenger)
Centennial

Mollie Cullom lost.

Sue Windels
Candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner - District 1 (Open Seat)

Sue Windels lost.

Jason Bane
Candidate for Jefferson County Commissioner - District 2 (Challenger)

Jason Bane lost.

Peter Tregillus
Candidate for La Plata County Commissioner - District 1 (Challenger)

Peter Tregillus lost.

Wally White
Candidate for La Plata County Commissioner - District 3 (Incumbent)

Wally White WON!

Debbie Pilch
Candidate for Weld County Commissioner - At Large (Challenger)

Debbie Pilch lost.

Tom Pettit
Candidate for Weld County Commissioner - District 3 (Challenger)

Tom Pettit lost


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Some stories of interest:

Empowered by Howard Dean: the new American political scene

Environmental group rejoices over Musgrave loss

The New Colorado Senate and The New Colorado State House

Obama's Economic Recovery Plan for the Middle Class

Vail-area developer, GOP backer sued for tax delinquency


COLORADO VETERANS FOR PEACE:
Chapter 120 Boulder
Chapter 079 Denver

Meetings:

Join us for our regular potluck social and business meeting at 6:00 PM on the first Sunday of every month, at the Arborwood Condominums’ Club House, 3250 O'Neal Circle, in Boulder, Colorado.

Denver meetings 3rd Wed. of evrey month at 7:00 PM at the AFSC office, 901 W. 14th Street

For further information call:
George Newell - 303-440-0942
Frank Bessinger - 720-939-5057

Or Email info_at_covfp.org to ask to be added to our mailing list.


ALTERNATIVE ENERGY:

Here are a couple of biodiesel cooperatives in Colorado. If you drive a diesel car or truck, please check them out.

Boulder Biodiesel Cooperative
Boulder, CO
Phone: 303-449-3277
Check out their website (site was down when I checked it but hopefully will be up again)

Roaring Fork Biodiesel Coop
Roaring Fork, CO
Check out their website

Here are some other alternative energy groups in Colorado:

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado: The mission of Alliance for Sustainable Colorado is to catalyze the shift to a truly sustainable world by fostering collaboration among nonprofits, businesses, governments, and academia. We are working to advance economic, environmental, and social sustainability in Colorado by building cross-sector alliances and networks.

Colorado Green Tech Group, Boulder
A gathering of people involved and/or interested in Green Tech including Energy generation, transportation, construction, and efficiency technologies.
We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00PM (6:00 for networking).

Sign up here to find out where they meet.

Boulder Sustainable Energy Group
We welcome anyone looking for an interesting, informative, and social forum for the exchange of ideas that will help each of us reduce our 'personal' consumption of fossil fuels and emission of greenhouse gasses, and make greener consumer choices in general. Sign up here to find out when and where they meet.

Alternative Energy Resources in Colorado. A short summary of alternative energy resources for Colorado. For more information on each technology, visit the State Energy Alternatives Technology Options page.

Colorado Alternative Energy: Alternative energy news for Colorado

Colorado Reewable Energy Society: The Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) is a nonprofit membership organization that works for the sensible adoption of cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies by Colorado businesses and consumers. Check out their website for local events and chapters.


Here are some other groups and events in Colorado:

Colorado Young Democrats Chapters: Find your local Young Democrats chapter and contact them to find out what you can do to organize your community.

Adams County Young Dems
Edward Casso, Representative
edwardcasso_at_hotmail.com
720.495.3861

Adams State University Undergraduate College Dems
Ryan Crick
ChefCO_at_gmail.com

Arapahoe County Young Dems
Derek Dye, President
derekodye_at_hotmail.com
303.921.1685

Boulder Young Dems
Sara Lu Hanley, President
saraluhanley_at_google.com
303.501.2575

Broomfield Young Dems
Samara Kapich, President
samarajbrown_at_yahoo.com
720.231.2072

College Democrats of Colorado
Jay Hazen, jay_at_coloradoyoungdems.com
303.884.7083
http://www.cocollegedems.com/

Colorado School of Mines College Dems
LB Williams, President
csmdemocrats_at_gmail.com

CSU Graduate School
Sunshine Swetnam, President
970.482.2025

Denver Young Dems
http://www.denveryoungdems.org/

Jefferson County Young Dems
Kyle Anderson, President
kylea1979_at_gmail.com
303.971.0370

School of Mines College Dems
LB Williams
MinesDemocrats_at_Gmail.com

Steamboat Springs Young Dems
Harris Reitman-Swiss, President
904.742.8061

University of Colorado at Boulder College Dems
Daniel Ramos
Daniel.Ramos_at_Colorado.edu

University of Denver College Dems
Jeff Graves
Jgraves2_at_du.edu

University of Denver Law School College Dems
Kelley Rider
KRider09_at_law.du.edu

Denver Democracy for America Meetup
Meet others to learn more about Democracy For America and discuss local strategies. Get the latest news at your Democracy for America Meetups! This Meetup is officially brought to you by Democracy for America. Join here to find out more.


And for those who like to combine social and political activities, here are the Drinking Liberally groups in Colorado:

Avon
o Fourth Wednesday of each month, 5:30 pm
o Loaded Joe's, 82 East Beaver Creek Blvd Suite 104
o Hosted by Cheryl Bottomley

North Boulder
o First and Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm
o Murphy's Grill, 2731 Iris Ave (By the bar in back)
o Hosted by Richard Bateman | Marc Sobel

Downtown Boulder
o Second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm
o Pearl Street Pub, 1108 Pearl St
o Hosted by Carrie Jackson

Cañon City
o First and Third Wednesday of each month, 5:30 pm
o McClellan's Grill & Brewing Company, 413 Main St
o Hosted by Alain Chamot | Brandy Johnson

Colorado Springs
o First and Third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm
o he Coffee Exchange, 526 S Tejon St (In between McCabe's and Southside Johnny's)
o Hosted by Jeff and Amanda Courtright

North Colorado Springs
o Second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm
o Old Chicago, 7115 Commerce Center Dr
o Hosted by Lucy Wolboldt | Jan Hejtmanek

Denver
o Every Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm
o Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway
o Hosted by Kathy Brandon | John E. | Sarah Fong

South Metro Denver
o Second Thursday of each month, 8:00 pm
o Lansdowne Arms Bistro & Bar, 9352 Dorchester St (Near HR Tattered Cover)
o Hosted by Rick Munoz

Lakewood
o First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm
o Dino's, 10040 W Colfax Ave (SW Corner of Colfax and Kipling)
o Hosted by Bill Simpson

Durango
o Third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm
o Joel's, 119 W 8th St
o Hosted by Brandon Donohue

Fort Collins
o Second and Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:00 pm
o The Crown Pub, 144 S College Ave (between Oak and Mountain)
o Hosted by Anne Wilseck

Frisco
o Second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm
o The Boatyard, 3rd and Main
o Hosted by Heather Christie | Karin Mitchell

Grand Junction
o First Wednesday of each month, 5:00 pm
o Kannah Creek Brewing Company, 1960 N 12th St

Greeley
o Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm
o Island Grill, 809 9th Street ((look for our table in the resturant area))
o Hosted by Ed Craig | Judy Craig

Longmont
o First and Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm
o RedZone, 540 S Main St
o Hosted by Andi Hill